It is obvious that MEK inhibitors are key in many cancer indications and the fact that Roche/Genentech has chosen GDC-0973/XL518 to be used in combination with Zelboraf makes me beginning to wonder.

Be aware that Roche is highly committed to:1) cancer therapy2) diagnostics (with a special focus on cancer diagnostics as well)3) personalized medicine (to make sure that those profiting most of a specific therapeutic intervention will get it)Points 2) and 3) represent an excellent approach vis à vis Healthcare Authorities and SickFunds!

To me, all these facts give a clear picture of a company eager to strengthen its position in this highly ethical market, in which price pressure is lower than in other broader pharmaceutical areas.Though timing is key to beast competition (e.g GSK) - but don't be naive - Roche is a strong and smart player and will only execute the best deal. We do not know what's has been played and what's currently going on behind the curtains...

I am on alert and lurking - do not be overhasty!My tactics: Waiting for the MTC approval first, be sure Roche will do exactly the same.

fool on, marsuculix,long EXEL, long CH:ROG(P.S. as a Swiss and working in the pharmaceutical market, I try to provide some insights on this board as long as this does not compromise any of my mandates...)

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